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U.S. imports of cobia, fresh or chilled (HS 030246) totaled $15K in April 2026, traded with 5 countries.
Cobia, Fresh or Chilled imports of $15K in April 2026 ran 90% below the year-to-date monthly average of $157K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataRachycentron canadum — commercially known as cobia or black kingfish — is a fast-growing marine species increasingly sourced from aquaculture operations in Asia as well as wild-caught Atlantic and Gulf fisheries. The US tariff schedule divides fresh and chilled cobia by scaled weight: 0302461100 applies to fish at or under 6.8 kg, while 0302465000 covers larger or otherwise unspecified whole or dressed fish, both excluding fillets, livers, and roes. FDA oversight applies at entry, and importers sourcing from aquaculture facilities should verify that antibiotic and veterinary drug residue standards meet US requirements.
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The 6.8 kg scaled-weight cutoff determines which 10-digit HTS line applies — 0302461100 for fish at or below that threshold and 0302465000 for heavier fish. Because cobia can grow well beyond that size, importers should weigh individual fish after scaling to assign the correct tariff line and avoid potential misclassification penalties.
Yes. Aquaculture-raised cobia may be treated with veterinary drugs or antibiotics that are not approved for use in US aquaculture. FDA screens imported farmed fish for residues, and shipments from facilities with prior violations may be placed on automatic detention, requiring clean testing before release.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0302465000 | COBIA, FR/CH, EXC LIVERS, ROES,FILLETS,ETC,NESOI | $10K | 10.00% | $602 |
| 0302461100 | COBIA, FR/CH SCALED LT=6.8 KG, EXC FILLET ETC | $5K | -- | -- |
COBIA, FR/CH, EXC LIVERS, ROES,FILLETS,ETC,NESOI
COBIA, FR/CH SCALED LT=6.8 KG, EXC FILLET ETC
SHRIMPS AND PRAWNS, FROZEN, NESOI
HS 030617
PACIFIC, ATLANTIC, DANUBE SALMON FILLET FRESH/CHLL
HS 030441
CRABS, INCLUDING IN SHELL, FROZEN
HS 030614
ATLANTIC SALMON AND DANUBE SALMON FRESH OR CHILLED
HS 030214
PACIFIC, ATLANTIC AND DANUBE SALMON FILLETS FROZEN
HS 030481
FISH FILLETS, FROZEN, NESOI
HS 030489
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $15K | -- | -$15K |
| California | -- | -- | -- |
| Pennsylvania | -- | -- | -- |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, FL | $10K | -- | -$10K |
| LOGAN AIRPORT, MA | $2K | -- | -$2K |
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | $2K | -- | -$2K |